As an animator in American society, I see how this specific medium (as well as other forms of media) influences how people think. Especially animation, since it targets a younger audience. This blog is about my critique on past and present social, political, racial, and gender specific roles inforced by animated medium.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Lillian Friedman - First Female American Animator!

Lillian Friedman became the first woman animator 1933, working for the Fleischer Studios. Some of the short animations she worked on include: Buzzy Boop at the Concert (1938), Pudgy and the Lost Kitten (1938), Honest Love and True (1938), The New Deal Show (1937), Pudgy Takes a Bow-Wow (1937), Be Human (1936), Hawaiian Birds (1936), Making Stars (1935), Judge for a Day (1935), and Betty Boop's Prize Show (1934). Hawaiian Birds (who's screenshot photo featured to the right), is in my top ten favorite short animations. I grew up watching Fleischer Bros. animation as well as Looney Tunes, Disney Shorts, etc. and Hawaiian Birds stands out as being one of my favorites for many reasons! Definitely something to check out on Youtube.com.

About Me

I am a recent graduate from Cleveland Institute of Art with a BFA in T.I.M.E./Digital Arts with an emphasis in Animation and Motion Graphics. I tend to think of the fine art aspects of animation and portray that in my own work.